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Drake, Parker combine to give Bona women’s hoops its first ever win at VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — For the first time in program history, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was victorious at VCU. Prior to its Feb. 14 affair,

Poor first half hampers Bona men’s hoops in narrow loss to Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With just over a minute left to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a slim lead over its oldest rival in

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event
John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Continuing cold weather forecast for Sunday Code Blue protections offered by the

Assemblyman delivers student-made valentines to area elder-care facilities
Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski delivered hundreds of hand-made Valentine cards from area school children to elder-care facilities Friday. “The Assembly Valentines for Seniors Program is a great way to bring the

City of Olean official trick-or-treat hours 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Official Halloween trick-or-treat hours in the City of Olean will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and the City of Olean wish all residents, families

Blakeman, Langworthy barnstorm Southern Tier, hold get-out-the-vote rally at Olean Elks
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and Rep. Nick Langworthy led a Republican get-out-the-vote rally Wednesday at the Olean Elks Club attended by about 200

Pumpkinville is recognized by state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
GREAT VALLEY — State Senator George Borrello visited Pumpkinville Tuesday to present owners Dan and Diane Pawlowski with a certificate recognizing the popular fall destination’s inclusion in the New York

Common Council rejects 4-year contract with Olean Police Department
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council on Tuesday rejected Olean Police Department contracts with the patrol and command units. All six aldermen voted against the pacts. Alderman




